The brunette beauty appeared on the balcony of the four-star Royal Tulip in Rio.

One witness said: “She wasn’t exactly shy. She looked as if she was trying to attract someone’s attention.

“She was well aware she could be seen.”

Last night the identity of the woman, who seemed to be in her early 20s, had not been established.

But the mystery babe’s presence was cleared up when a hotel insider explained she was just drying her draws...in the buff.

They said: ''The guest went outside to retrieve her drying underwear. She had no idea a football team was staying in the hotel and there would be fans outside watching for the players who may see her.'

'It is unfortunate for her – and may be a little lucky for them!’’

“She wasn’t exactly shy. She looked as if she was trying to attract someone’s attention”

A witness

England manager Roy Hodgson has been determined that the players are free from any distractions or scandals.

A source said: “In days gone by, a naked woman on the loose could have done some damage.

“But this England squad is now highly professional and surrounded by the best advisers and experts.”